Brian Nester is a first-chair trial litigator with extensive experience litigating before the U.S. International Trade Commission and district courts throughout the country on both patent and trade secrets issues.
Brian has tried more than 20 matters to successful conclusion, including many “bet the company” cases. He represents world leading technology clients, including SK hynix, Microsoft, Nokia, Alibaba, Research in Motion, Samsung, LGE, Seagate, Intel, ASUS, Tyco, and other major computer manufacturers.
Brian has significant experience with standard essential patents, antitrust and breach of contract claims associated with fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND)-based defenses. His work in this area covers a broad range of technologies, including semiconductor fabrication, circuit design, cryptography, telecommunications, Flash, DRAM, photolithography, displays, disk drives, magnetic media, cooling systems, optical communication, Ethernet networks, video and graphics processing and solar.
A leader in his field, Chambers Global noted Brian “as a well-regarded patent litigator with an impressive track record.”